1. OLENTANGY HIGH SCHOOL COURSE SCHEDULING
Rising Freshmen Class of 2021

2. OHS ADMINISTRATION Mr. Tom McDonnell – Principal
Mr. Jason Bates – Assistant Principal
Ms. Jessica Slocum – Assistant Principal
Mr. Brad Henry – Dean of Students
Mr. Jay Wolfe – Athletic Director

3. OHS GUIDANCE Ms. Lauren Wozniak A – De Ms. Whitney Hamilton Df - H
Ms. Selena McKnight I - Mo
Mrs. Meghan Roberts Mp - Sl
Mr. Mike Naveau Sm – Z

4. GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
22 total credits for graduation from Olentangy, including:
Core: English – 4 credits
Math – 4 credits
Science – 3 credits (4 recommended for college)
Social Studies – 3 credits (4 recommended for college)
Health (½ credit) and P.E. (½ credit)
Fine Arts (Visual or Performing) – 1.0 credit
Electives - 6 credits

5. ELECTIVE OPTIONS World Language (Spanish, French, German)
Family and Consumer Science
Business
Industrial Technology
Math Electives
English Electives

6. COURSE PLANNING GUIDE
The Course Planning Guide is available on the OHS web page with further descriptions of courses offered
Pay attention to prerequisites for courses
Video Course Descriptions available on Schoology and the OHS web page

7. THE SCHEDULING PROCESS
STEP 1 – Teacher Recommendations
Your classroom teachers will complete recommendations about which classes you should take next year in English, Math, Science, Social Studies, and World Languages.
For example: Physical Science or Honors Physical Science

8. THE SCHEDULING PROCESS
If you do not agree with the teacher recommendation:
Step 1: Have a conversation with your teacher
Step 2: Ask for a student-parent-teacher conference
Step 3: If you and your parents are not satisfied with the decision made at the student-parent-teacher conference, then complete a “Course Override Request” form, available in Student Services.

9. THE SCHEDULING PROCESS
STEP 2 – Online Course Requests
Between January 17th at 8:00 AM to January 26th at 8:00 AM, students will have access via PowerSchool to enter course requests after reviewing the Course Planning Guide on the OHS webpage.
*Step by step instructions will be posted on Schoology

10. THE SCHEDULING PROCESS
STEP 3 – Parent Meetings
There will be a parent meeting on
January 25th at 7:00 pm in the OHS theatre to present this information and to answer your parent’s questions.

11. THE SCHEDULING PROCESS
STEP 4 – The Scheduling Conference
Students will meet with their counselor for a brief, individual scheduling conference to review recommendations. Be sure to complete:
Online course requests in PowerSchool
Paper copy of Schedule Request Sheet
BMS - Jan. 26th 8:30-10:30 AM
SMS - Jan. 27th 7:30-11:30 AM
HMS - Feb. 15th 7:45-8:45 AM

12. THE SCHEDULING PROCESS
STEP 5 – Course Request Verification
After all students have completed their initial course requests, the total course requests will be reviewed to decide which courses can be offered (based on enrollment requests) and to make decisions about hiring staff for the school year.
During the week of March 6th, students will be notified of any courses that will not be offered because of low enrollment. These students will have an opportunity to select an alternate course at that time.

13. THE SCHEDULING PROCESS
STEP 5 Cont.– Course Request Verification
Your course requests will be viewable online in PowerSchool by clicking on “Class Registration”

14. THE SCHEDULING PROCESS
Course Request Changes
Any changes to the initial course requests must be received no later than April 13th. See your middle school counselor with changes until March 17th (Spring Break) and contact your high school counselor after.
As a reminder, the sooner a concern is addressed, the more likely that a suitable solution will be available for you.

15. COURSES THAT REQUIRE AUDITIONS (Choir, Band, Orchestra)
Choose the desired course on your Schedule Request Sheet. Each student will then meet with the appropriate instructor for an audition. Auditions will be held in February and results will be shared with counselors.

16. ALTERNATIVE SCHEDULING OPTIONS
Physical Education/Health Options
Physical Education Waiver
Online Physical Education
Credit Flex
Online Health
Hybrid Option
CP English 9
Summer School Option
Health and PE

17. OLENTANGY ACADEMY - STEM PROGRAM
Submit your OA Application online by January 31st on the OA website and make the selection on your course schedule request sheet the day you schedule.
You must submit a Course Selection Sheet for OHS.
If you have any questions about Olentangy Academy there will be an open house to take a self-guided tour and meet the teachers this Wednesday, January 18th from 6-8PM. If you have further questions see a counselor after this presentation.

18. THE SCHEDULE REQUEST SHEET
Schedule 8 classes - DO NOT include lunch, it is scheduled automatically for you
Core classes (English, Math, Science, and Social Studies) are year-long courses
Current teachers will sign the approval column
Semester 1
Course Title
Course
Number
Semester 2
Course Number
Teacher
Approval
English
Math
Science
Social Studies

19. THE SCHEDULE REQUEST SHEET
Study Hall - can be taken one or both semesters
Fill elective spots with required courses such as Health, Phys Ed, World Language, Fine Arts
Other electives can be chosen from Business, Industrial Tech, Family & Consumer Sciences
Please rank your three alternative courses
Course Request Sheets will be collected at your individual meeting with your counselor
Semester 1
Course Title
Course
Number
Semester 2
Course Number
Teacher
Approval
Grad Requirements
(Health/PE/Fine Arts)
Elective
Elective
Elective

20. TYPICAL FRESHMAN SCHEDULE
Below is an example of a typical schedule for a freshman at Olentangy High School:
Semester 1 Course
Semester 2 Course
1. English
CP English 9
2. Math
Algebra 1
3. Science
Physical Science
4. Social Studies
World History
5. Grad Requirements
Health
P.E.
6. Elective
Spanish II
7. Elective
Art I
CAD I
8. Elective
Study Hall

21. FOR ASSISTANCE Contact Student Services with any questions!
Speak with your high school counselor to get any questions you have about course selections answered.
Ms. Wozniak A - De
Ms. Hamilton Df - H
Ms. McKnight I - Mo
Mrs. Roberts Mp - Sl
Mr. Naveau Sm - Z